cut-off

Example Sentences

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“I can go out and cut off a couple hundred or even thousands of dollars during ramp season because I’ve done it myself versus purchasing them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

China relies a considerable amount on Iran for oil exports, which have effectively been cut off as ships are unable to navigate the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Oleshky is imprisoned by both geography and war; cut off by a river and wrecked bridges to the north – and dangerous or impassable roads inland.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Unlike large state refiners, the teapots have few overseas assets and less to lose if they get cut off from the U.S. banking system.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Without my phone, I’m completely cut off from the whole world, and Momma is obviously mad at me.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée